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How to Splint a Broken Finger

A fractured or broken finger should be immobilized to prevent further injury until medical attention can be given. You should splint the broken finger to stabilize the injury.

Things You'll Need

  • Splint material (a small piece of wood, a stick, or rolled up cloth or newspaper )
  • Narrow strips of cloth
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Instructions

  1. How to Splint a Broken Finger

    • 1

      Find material to use for splint. A small piece of wood, a stick, or rolled up cloth or newspaper will work.

    • 2

      Place splint under finger and extend it into palm.

    • 3

      Tie a strip of cloth above and below the fracture around the finger and splint, as well as around the next finger to add stability.

    • 4

      Do not tie cloth directly on top of fracture.

    • 5

      Avoid tying the cloths too tightly; make sure the finger does not start pulsing with pain or go numb. If it does, loosen the ties around the splint.

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